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Covenant Street Lighting

PURPOSE

To provide revenue for patron’s electric service and capital from the patrons. In compliance with cooperative principles and the Corporation’s bylaws, revenue received, which is in excess of operating costs and expenses, is patronage capital. All monies in excess of the cost of providing electric service is capital, at the moment of receipt, and will be credited to each patron’s individual capital account.

AVAILABILITY

On all distribution lines or within the service area of Flint EMC.

APPLICABLE

To individual, corporation, county or municipal consumers for street or area lighting by means of ballast operated lamp fixtures, mercury vapor (MV), high pressure sodium (HPS) or metal halide (MH), installed either by

Overhead fixtures supported by poles of the cooperative’s existing distribution system, or

Service is subject to the established rules and regulations of the cooperative. Service will be rendered only at locations that, solely in the opinion of the cooperative, are readily accessible for construction and maintenance.

Metal Halide (MH)Not Available for new installations after April 1, 2015

32

30

250

Shoebox/Mongoose

100

$21.50

32

31

400

Shoebox/Mongoose

160

$23.00

32

32

1000

Shoebox/Mongoose

350

$40.00

32

33

250

Directional Flood

100

$22.00

51

56

250

Directional Flood with Leased Pole

100

$25.10

32

34

400

Directional Flood

160

$23.75

51

57

400

Directional Flood with Leased Pole

160

$26.85

32

35

1000

Directional Flood

350

$39.00

51

58

1000

Directional Flood with Leased Pole

350

$42.10

Mercury Vapor (MV)No Longer Available

30

35

175

Post Top, Traditional

70

$8.75

LED

34

30

96

Post Top, Traditional

35

$11.00

34

37

96

Post Top, Salem

35

$11.00

34

38

96

Post Top, Contemporary

35

$11.00

34

39

96

Post Top, Acorn

35

$16.00

34

41

94

LED, 150W HID equivalent

34

$11.00

52

51

94

LED, 150W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

34

$14.20

34

42

147

LED, 250W HID equivalent

53

$13.50

52

51

147

LED, 250W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

53

$16.70

34

43

215

LED, 400W HID equivalent

77

$16.00

52

56

215

LED, 400W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

77

$19.20

35

33

118

LED, Directional Flood, 250W HID equivalent

42

$20.00

52

53

118

LED, Directional Flood, 250W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

42

$23.20

35

34

236

LED, Directional Flood, 400W HID equivalent

85

$21.60

52

54

236

LED, Directional Flood, 400W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

85

$24.80

35

35

354

LED, Directional Flood, 1000W HID equivalent

127

$36.50

52

55

354

LED, Directional Flood, 1000W HID equivalent with Leased Pole

127

$39.70

PART III. EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR PARTS I AND II

If the cooperative is required to install a pole for the exclusive purpose of rendering outdoor lighting, then the consumer will be required to pay, prior to construction, a non-refundable construction charge of the amount set forth in the pole section below.

In the event the cooperative is required to replace an existing cooperative-owned mercury vapor system with a high pressure sodium system not requiring greater mounting height, then the consumer will be required to pay the cooperative $50.00 for each mercury vapor luminary removed.

In the event the cooperative is required to replace an existing cooperative-owned mercury vapor system requiring greater height than that which is achievable on existing poles, then the consumer will be required to pay the cooperative a construction charge to cover the cost of rearranging facilities.

The consumer may be required to reimburse the cooperative for any maintenance work, which is required because of vandalism.

If the consumer requests a change in a lighting fixture within one year of initial installation a non-refundable charge of $100 will be assessed.

Underground wiring requirements for outdoor lighting.

a. Residential Neighborhoods – Underground streetlight wiring is available only in residential areas served by underground distribution system where the underground streetlight cable is buried in the same trench with the distribution system and the excess trench does not exceed eighty-five (85) feet per pole. A construction charge will be assessed amounting to $2.25 per foot for trenching in excess of eighty-five (85) feet per pole. Where paving or other obstructions exist, the consumer will be required to perform all trenching, install duct furnished by the cooperative, backfill and complete the paving to the mutual satisfaction of all parties concerned.

b. Apartment Complexes & Commercial Establishments – A construction charge of $4.50 per foot for trenching will be assessed for all underground street light wiring.

c. Paving or Other Obstructions – Where paving or other obstructions are currently present, or may become a conflict in the future, underground street light wiring shall be placed in conduit either by trenching, open ditch or directional boring.

When directional boring is used to place conduit, the cost of underground wiring in 6(a) and 6(b) above shall be increased to $10.75 per foot for sections installed by directional boring method.

When directional boring is used to place conduit , the cost of underground wiring in 6(a) and 6(b) above shall be increased to $10.75 per foot for sections installed by directional boring method.

Where conduit(s) are installed by trenching or open ditch to eliminate conflict with pavement or obstructions, a cost adder of $1.50 per foot shall be applied to 6(a) and 6(b) above.

In lieu of charges set forth in Section 6(c), consumer may perform all trenching or boring, install conduits or ducts, backfill and pave; provided the materials and installation satisfactorily meets requirements set forth by Cooperative. Upon acceptance by Cooperative, consumer installation of conduits and duct shall become property of, and be maintained by the Cooperative.

POLE CHARGES

TYPE

ONE TIME CHARGE

30' Wood

$230.00

35' Wood

$245.00

16' Aluminum (Brushed)

$425.00

16' Fiberglass (Black)

$325.00

16’ Fiberglass (Acorn, Black)

$825.00

30' Steel & Sub Base

$1375.00

30’ Fiberglass with 6' Arm

$675.00

30’ Fiberglass with 2 - 6' Arm

$775.00

Lease pole rates apply to 30 foot wood poles only.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The above charges are subject to applicable sales taxes and are due on or before the due date printed on each billing statement. In the event payment is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the due date, there will be a five-percent (5%) late payment fee added.